Chain Reaction
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
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Where is Chain Reaction streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction is a 1996 English-language thriller, action and science fiction film directed by Andrew Davis. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Chain Reaction was produced by Chicago Pacific Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, and The Zanuck Company and made in United States of America. It was released on August 2, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Writers
- Michael Bortman, J.F. Lawton, Arne Schmidt
- Release date
- August 2, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $60 million
- Production
- Chicago Pacific Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck Company
Chain Reaction cast & crew
Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis and written by Michael Bortman, J.F. Lawton, and Arne Schmidt.
The cast features Keanu Reeves as Eddie Kasalivich, Morgan Freeman as Paul Shannon, Rachel Weisz as Dr. Lily Sinclair, Fred Ward as FBI Agent Leon Ford, Kevin Dunn as FBI Agent Doyle, and Brian Cox as Lyman Earl Collier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Frank Tidy, and it was produced by Andrew Davis and Arne Schmidt.
Is Chain Reaction worth watching?
Chain Reaction holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 1,210 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and science fiction, Chain Reaction is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Chain Reaction
Keanu Reeves
Eddie Kasalivich
Morgan Freeman
Paul Shannon
Rachel Weisz
Dr. Lily Sinclair
Fred Ward
FBI Agent Leon Ford
Kevin Dunn
FBI Agent Doyle
Brian Cox
Lyman Earl Collier
Joanna Cassidy
Maggie McDermott
Chelcie Ross
Ed Rafferty
Nicholas Rudall
Dr. Alistair Barkley
Tzi Ma
Lu Chen
Krzysztof Pieczyński
Lucasz Screbneski
Julie Pearl
Emily Pearl
Chain Reaction — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chain Reaction in United States?
Chain Reaction is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Chain Reaction in?
Chain Reaction is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Chain Reaction rated?
Chain Reaction is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 1,210 ratings.
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